Sequoia Hospital Receives 'Highest Possible Rating' For Surgery

Designation demonstrates Sequoia’s clinical excellence in vascular procedures.

Bay Area Hospitals Receive ‘Get With the Guidelines' Awards

American Heart Association awards recognize four Bay Area hospitals for commitment to quality care.

Kaiser grant to reduce mental health stigma in San Mateo County

Kaiser Permanente $90,000 grant to StarVista aims to reduce mental health stigma among the LGBTQ+ community in county

Sequoia Hospital Recognized for 'Outstanding Patient Experience'

The hospital released news of the latest accolade.

Kaiser Permanente hospitals in SM County earn top safety scores

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco earn A grades for safety from Leapfrog Group

More from Guatemala: local MD on medical mission writes anew

Dr. Sarah Beekley of Palo Alto writes more about her medical mission to Guatemala with "Faith in Practice", serving needy villagers

Letter from Guatemala: local physician serves poorest, neediest

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Dr. Sarah Beekley volunteers with "Faith in Practice" serving villagers on rural Guatemala

Local doctor serves poorest, neediest: Letter from Guatemala

Kaiser Permanente's Dr. Sarah Beekley, from Palo Alto, works with "Faith in Practice" to heal needy villagers in Guatemala

Free Surgery Stalwarts retire: helped hundreds in San Mateo Cnty

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City's Dr. John Ngai and Nurse Janet Cuschieri lauded at their final Operation Access free surgery day.

Prestigious National Honor for Kaiser Permanente Redwood City MD

Dr. Debra Matityahu earns national Lawrence Award for work helping poverty-stricken, shunned women in Kenya thrive

Peninsula Man Dies After Flu Diagnosis: Report

BREAKING: The local man reportedly died just three days after he got sick.

As ER Visits Spike, Redwood City Residents Urged To Get Flu Shots

We've included a list of 6 places in Redwood City where you can get your flu shot now.

Sequoia Hospital Receives 5-Star Rating for Quality

The Overall Hospital Rating is based on hospital inpatient and outpatient quality program data.

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City wins nat'l. patient safety honor

Leapfrog Group tallies prevention of patient injuries, med errors, infections: Kaiser Permanente Redwood City earns A grade

Sequoia Hospital Receives National Recognition For Patient Safety

Another “A” grade for Sequoia for preventing errors, infections, and accidents.

Kaiser Permanente midwives deliver hope, help to fire victims

At KP Redwood City hospital, some casual concern in Ob-Gyn becomes avalanche of help for Wine Country fire evacuees

Is Commuting Via Bicycle Really Better For You? Fort Collins Study Finds Maybe Not!

Does El Camino Corridor Plan Consider Commuter’s Air Pollution Exposure? Urban Design is a Major Factor in Any Potential Bicyclists Benefits

Redwood City Residents Urged To Get Vaccinated Early This Flu Season

"The flu vaccine is safe and effective and is the most important tool against the spread of influenza in San Mateo County."

San Mateo County Health System Names New Behavioral Health, Recovery Services Director

David A. Young, PhD, MPH, has been appointed director of its Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) division.

Eat Ugly - Real Food Porn

Ugly or not, in produce, it is what is inside that counts! Join the campaign today at http://www.endfoodwaste.org/ugly-fruit---veg.html

Kaiser Permanente grants $340,000 to community health agencies in San Mateo County

Redwood City Medical Center grants support access to care/coverage, mental health/wellness, healthy eating/active living

LIST: Calif. Children's Hospitals Ranked Among Best in U.S. For 2017

U.S. News and World Report ranked the best children’s hospitals across 10 specialties. See which CA hospitals made the list in each category

Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City Hospital Receives Top Safety Score

Leapfrog Group: Kaiser Permanente Redwood City ranks high in limiting patient injuries, reducing medical errors, preventing infections

Dignity Health Sequoia Hospital​ Receives Two Excellence Distinctions

Healthgrades awarded the 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award & Outstanding Patient Experience Award to the hospital based on performances.

Redwood City Kiwanis Farmers Market Opening April 15

Anxious to get your hands on some fresh fruits and veggies? Here's a great chance!

Sequoia Hospital Offers New 3D Diagnostic Imaging

This fast, 3D, state-of-the-art diagnostic system delivers lower radiation doses to diagnose medical conditions and diseases.

County: Survey Shows Continuing Widespread Availability of Tobacco Products in Redwood City, the Peninsula

The survey found several discrepancies between selling unhealthy and healthy products in San Mateo County: BREAKING

Kaiser Permanente grant to San Mateo Medical Center improves heart health in county.

$500,000 investment to increase access to life-saving heart care program

Medical Group at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City gets high marks for care, quality

State Office for Patient Advocate ranks The Permanente Medical Group highest in quality care for Medicare Advantage members

Via Heart Project, Sequoia Union High School District Host Free Teen Heart Screening Event

Over 350,000 Americans die each year from sudden cardiac arrest, more than breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and AIDS combined.

Infant Surprises Green Beret Dad at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City

Soldier's holiday leave didn't mesh with wife's "due date", and then there was a surprise.

Winter is Tick Season in Redwood City, Vector Control Warns: Disease-Causing Bacteria Alert

"Tick-borne illnesses can be very serious."

Redwood City Hospitals Receive 'A,' 'B' in Hospital Safety Grades

Plus, the rankings for several nearby hospitals. [BREAKING]

Three Peninsula Hospitals Receive 'C' in Hospital Safety Grades

Three facilities received "C" grades, while three more received an "A." One got a "B." [BREAKING]

California's Kaiser Permanente earns top 4-Star score on state's clinical quality report card

Top rating from the Office of the Patient Advocate awarded to Kaiser Permanente for 9th consecutive year.

Kaiser Permanente Medicare health plans top-ranked 6th year in a row

5-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services highest in California

Fight the Flu: Kaiser Permanente offers free flu shots to members

Ease and convenience for Kaiser Permanente members in the Silicon Valley: days, some evenings and weekends vaccinations available.

Sequoia Healthcare District Addresses Growing Concern

CEO Lee Michelson addresses a new program, called 70 Strong.

Sequoia Hospital Offers Mobi-C® Artificial Spinal Disc Replacement

The procedure uses the first approved technology for replacing two adjacent discs at a time.

Recycled flowers bring patients joy at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City

"Random Acts of Flowers" delivers gently used arrangements to patients at Kaiser Permanente Redwood City hospital